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Community Solar Gardens – Here Comes the Sun!

Residential

Now that spring is upon us, there is another type of garden to consider.  Often referred to as “community solar gardens” or “community solar farms”, community solar projects are renewable energy plants whose electricity is shared by more than one household, and provide the opportunity for you to go green in the garden, even if …

What Happens When There’s a Power Outage

Residential

Power outages can happen quite often due to bad storms, freezing rain or high winds. The damage to power lines and equipment are often the reason for the outage, but you can help prevent an outage by being prepared. Preparation for an Outage  To prepare your home for a potential power outage you can have on …

Electricity and Energy Moving Checklist

Residential

Whether you’re in the process of moving or will be in the near future, you need to ensure your electricity and energy supply at your new home is organized and ready to go! Moving can often be a very hectic time and it’s hard to remember all the different aspects that go into getting your …

EPA’s change of course on the Clean Power Plan

Commercial

March 2018 Edition: EPA’s change of course on the Clean Power Plan What’s the state of play for the power markets given the EPA’s change of course on the Clean Power Plan? Our experts address high level points of CPP and sources offsetting the potential loss of supply due to the CPP’s effect on coal-fired generation. The Clean …

Transmission Cost Management

Commercial

February 2018 Edition: Transmission Cost Management Did you know transmission costs is another electricity cost component you have some control over? NSPL Management Services available at AEP Energy can help you do just that. Our experts explain how. In previous editions of Customer Insights, we’ve discussed methods by which customers can strategically plan energy procurement. Much like …

5 Myths About Energy Choice

Residential

If you live in a deregulated state you have the power to choose from whom you shop for your Electricity and Natural Gas commodity. The decision is yours to shop and look for an electric generator or natural gas supplier that is most beneficial to your lifestyle based off of price and length of contract. …

How to Properly Dispose of Light Bulbs

Residential

With spring-cleaning right around the corner it’s critical to stress the importance of recycling and disposing household objects in the correct manner. Compact fluorescent lamp and other light bulbs may contain harmful and hazardous waste that requires proper removal. Learn how and why it’s important to properly dispose of light bulbs to avoid harm to …

The Downfall of Coal: Market Rules or Market Forces?

Commercial

January 2018 Edition: The Downfall of Coal: Market Rules or Market Forces? Is it market rules or market forces driving challenges for coal-fired generators? Our industry expert will take a deep dive into these matters to help you better understand the cause and effect on energy prices. The Downfall of Coal: Market Rules or Market …

Find a Plan That's Right For You

Residential

We’re helping you understand your price plan options with AEP Energy! Energy can be complicated, but choosing the right energy plan for your home doesn’t have to be! While researching energy suppliers and pricing plans, here are a few terms and thinking points to help you along the way. Supply Price- The price you pay …